Monday, July 16, 2007

am I really getting that old?


We had our friends from UVA in over the weekend. Golf for the men and the pool for the ladies and kids. The weather was perfect!

I arrived with Jim at the golf course a few minutes early and hit the range, the ball was flying straight and true (except for those that I didn't hit correctly).

The foursome included Jim, Drew, Dave and myself. For 3 of us, the front 9 was pretty good as we shot a 40 and 2 43s. Drew has just begun playing golf and was establishing a baseline score for himself. He did hit some good shots and after a few pointers from the seasoned hackers he was hitting the ball fairly consistently. The back 9 didn't see as many quality shots from Dave and I, but Jim ended up shooting a 41 for a total score of 81, not too shabby.

The real issue is that I woke up on Sunday morning with a stiff neck and shoulder. After some reflection I have been able to determine that this has happened each of the times I played golf this year--not a good sign for someone who wants to play a lot more in 2007.

It was a fun day overall, but as everyone was leaving by 10PM and we were quickly heading for bed we realized that our lives have clearly changed. I think the change is positive, afterall we were able to get up and beat the church crowd to Bob Evans for a send off breakfast with Jim & Sarah.

And am I really wearing an apron?

3 comments:

Unknown said...

I am looking at the picture and I like what I see. A pooped Oke with apron on, slouched on the couch. Imagine all that, and the baby Oke is calling right this second. Abby can wait forever. No more poker, and Vegas has to survive w/out until... Oh, is that my Asenka bending down, sqeezing the baby, w/out wearing maternity clothe? Oh when, oh when will I see mommy's clothes on my dochenka? The word that is flashing through my head is "never".
It's so sweet, tak sladko, that moya kukolka is carrying a baby.And every time I think about you becoming a mama I start crying, that's what I'm doing now. These tears are the most sweetest tears of all!You and Shaininka and Vovochka are the most precious people in the whole world. Three of you are the top of the chart if such a chart exists.
I am looking forward to finally, finally, FINALLY go shopping for MATERNITY CLOTHES!!!!!! August 4 can't come soon enough.Thank you for being my daughter!

This is heaven on earth!!
Mama.

Anonymous said...

As for the neck and shoulder, I would strongly suggest a chiropractor - they work wonders.

As for the apron, I'm so glad I raised a son tnat is not afraid of the kitchen (altho knowing my culinary skills, I'm not sure how that happened)!

Mom

Kari said...

My brother is wearing an apron?! I can't even cook, let alone own an apron! Sounds like 30 is being a little rough on you old man!